Identifying trees in the winter can be hard especially for deciduous species who lose their leaves in the fall. There are no flowers. Some young oaks retain withered leaves, known as marcescence, which can aid in identification. In addition, some species like American Sweetgum have persistent over-mature fruit. Some species have distinctive bark that can…
Join us to count birds in Washington Square Park. We will meet on Friday, February 14th at 8 a.m. in the southeast corner of the park (Washington Square South//Washington Square East). This is a limited capacity event (a max of 20 people). The event is accessible. We will stay on flat, paved paths. The event…
Photo: Gotham Taxidermy Our year-end auction ends today, December 18th. Check out chances to win a taxidermy class at Gotham Taxidermy, a forest card game bundle, and more.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) 2024 is in the books! This year marks one of the largest number of participants since we began participating in the CBC. Thank you to those who attended the event. We saw and heard 14 distinct species, which is one additional species compared to 2023, and four more than in 2022.
We are on a break now, but our programs will return in the fall. In the mean time, check out these resources for nature exploration in Washington Square Park. Learn about QUERCUS Quercus is the genus name for oak trees. Download the free QUERCUS Zine, a guide to the oak trees of Washington Square Park. (There’s…